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单词 dazzling
释义
dazzlingdaz‧zling /ˈdæzəlɪŋ/ adjective Examples
EXAMPLES FROM OTHER DICTIONARIES
  • dazzling computer graphics
  • During his short but dazzling career he broke almost every scoring record in the National League.
  • Johnston showed a dazzling display of football talent.
  • She looked dazzling, with her long blonde hair and diamond earrings.
  • the dazzling noonday sun
  • The sun was so dazzling that it was impossible to even look at its reflection in the water.
  • We walked out of the cinema into dazzling sunshine.
EXAMPLES FROM THE CORPUS
  • And it's Zack who gets the crowd bouncing up and down in time to his dazzling raps.
  • And the most dazzling evidence of his vitality was the death of his sister.
  • Hot light leapt out from the damascened chromium steel nozzle in a dazzling silver thread.
  • Lily looked at the faces above the dazzling white shirt fronts.
  • Meanwhile, for Stan the basic business of discovering fossils proceeded at a dazzling pace.
  • Poor man, shut out, as they all were except her, from that glimpse of heaven's dazzling sweetness.
  • The dazzling inlay of precious stones was long ago picked out with daggers.
Thesaurus
THESAURUSa bright light
shining strongly: · The sunshine was very bright.· the bright light of the torch
very bright: · Photographs fade if they are exposed to strong sunlight.
extremely bright, especially in a way that seems good: · The garden was full of brilliant autumn sunshine.
a dazzling light is so bright that it hurts your eyes and you cannot look at it: · dazzling headlights· the dazzling reflection from the mirror
a blinding light is very bright and makes you unable to see for a short time after you have looked at it: · There was a sudden blinding light, followed by the sound of a huge explosion.
a harsh light is bright and unpleasant: · In the harsh light of the kitchen, she looked older than she was.
if the light is good in a place where you are working, it is bright enough for you to see what you are doing: · The light wasn’t good enough to read.
used about something that people admire because it is very good, large, important etc: · The cathedral is very impressive.· The drug has shown some impressive results.
extremely impressive – used especially when someone does something very well or looks very beautiful: · a dazzling performance· a dazzling smile
extremely impressive – used especially about beautiful views, or the fast speed of something: · The views of the Rocky Mountains are simply breathtaking.· The economy is growing at a breathtaking pace.
very impressive and exciting to look at or watch: · a spectacular fireworks display
so impressive that you feel great respect and admiration, or you feel rather frightened: · Michelangelo’s masterpiece is awe-inspiring.· The volcano was an awe-inspiring sight.
[usually before noun] very impressive because of being big and beautiful: · the majestic mountain scenery· a majestic animal
[usually before noun] written used about buildings and people that are large and impressive: · the imposing entrance hall· The bishop was an imposing figure.
Longman Language Activatorextremely bright
extremely bright and strong, but also attractive and pleasant: · All of a sudden the stage was flooded with brilliant light.· A shaft of brilliant sunlight shone through the dusty attic window.· Suddenly, I looked up and saw a point of light that was more brilliant than any star I had ever seen.
a blinding light is so bright that you cannot see for a short time after you have looked into it : · There was a blinding flash and then a loud bang.· The sun on the snow is blinding.· The blinding glare of our headlights frightened the deer.
a dazzling light is so bright that it hurts your eyes and makes it difficult for you to see: · We walked out of the cinema into dazzling sunshine.· The sun was so dazzling that it was impossible to even look at its reflection in the water.
extremely bright - use this about the sun, or about lights that you can see from a long way away: · The blazing lights of the casino shone out across the bay.· At twilight, the blazing orange sunset turned into a muted pink.
words for describing someone or something that impresses you
· The rich variety of animal life we found was very impressive.· Alan Howard has been impressive in "Henry IV' at the National Theatre.· You can visit the desert as part of an impressive 5-day excursion out of the city.· He gave an impressive performance of Rachmaninoff's Piano Concerto No 3.
a building or part of a building that is imposing is big and impressive: · An imposing staircase led out of the hall.· The show took place outside the imposing Central Library building on Fifth Avenue.· It's one of the most distinguished hotels in Italy, grand and imposing.
impressive, especially because of being extremely skilfully done, having an unusually beautiful appearance etc - used especially in news reports: · During his short but dazzling career he broke almost every scoring record in the National League.· She looked dazzling, with her long blonde hair and diamond earrings.
impressive, especially because of being very unusual to look at: · From the outside, the most striking aspect of the building is its tall, slender tower.· It's a tall plant with striking red flowers in early spring.· The face in the photograph was striking - good-looking and vivacious.
so big and impressive that you feel slightly nervous: · The pyramids at dawn were an awe-inspiring sight.· The canyon was so awe-inspiring that even Dan was speechless.
very impressive and exciting, especially as a result of great speed, size, or beauty: · The bank's new on-line service is still growing at a breathtaking pace.· The drive along the beach and up the mountain is truly breathtaking.· The guest house was on the side of the cliff, with breathtaking views of the ocean below.
made or done in order to impress people: · The conferences always take place in grand hotels, away from the realities of life.· They always make grand promises to the biggest group of voters.
very impressive because of being very big and beautiful: · the majestic mountains of the Himalayas· Tintern Abbey is noted for its majestic arches, fine doorways and elegant windows.
something such as a view or a performance that is spectacular is very impressive and exciting to look at or watch: · The campground in Emerald Bay State Park has a spectacular setting.· To celebrate independence day, there was a spectacular fireworks display.
Collocations
COLLOCATIONS FROM OTHER ENTRIES
(=a very good one)· The museum has a magnificent display of silver.
(=extremely bright)· The white buildings reflected a blinding light.
(=a big smile which shows someone’s white teeth)· When he came back she gave him her most dazzling smile.
· We stepped out of the plane into the bright sunshine of Corfu.
COLLOCATIONS FROM THE CORPUSNOUN
· Clark produced another dazzling display to help Keegan celebrate his November Manager-of-the-Month award in impressive style.· Smart weapons can clearly produce a dazzling display.· This could be followed by a wider shot to take in the overall scene, showing the dazzling displays and hurrying shoppers.· From the start, their approach to the matches had been exciting with a dazzling display of flair from the batsmen.· The dazzling display of blooms took 18 months hard work to create and cost Newtownabbey man Edward Cooke £500.
· He gave me a dazzling smile.· She gave the gateman a dazzling smile.· José, the handsome porter, stepped out to greet us and filled the courtyard with his dazzling smile.
1a light that is dazzling is very bright and makes you unable to see properly for a short time
► see thesaurus at bright2very impressive and attractive:  a dazzling display of football skills
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